Monthly Archive for October, 2010

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RI Governors Race a Virtual Tie

Posted on October 27, 2010 by The Ocean State Republican

Friends,

With only a week left until the election we need your help more than ever. I am in a virtual three-way tie against my opponents and I need the help of our volunteer base to pull me across the finish line. As our opponents continue to make personal attacks against each other and national political figures, I am sticking to my message of cutting taxes, reducing spending and creating jobs. Rhode Island doesn’t need gimmicks or promises from career politicians, what we need are results.

I promise you that I will continue to fight the good fight and show Rhode Islanders that I am the only candidate who can turn Rhode Island around. I am NOT running for Governor for the recognition or to fulfill a legacy. Rhode Island needs strong leadership more than ever and I have proven time and time again that I can handle the responsibilities that come with the position.

When elected I will be your lobbyist. I do not owe any favors to special interest groups or career politicians. Rhode Island continues to decline because of the policies enacted by my opponents. They have been part of the system for years and their decisions continue to hurt Rhode Island.

With your help we will win next week. Make sure to get out and vote on November 2nd. Tell your friends, neighbors and coworkers that every vote will count in this election. If you are interested in helping please call the campaign office and ask for Brian. Any amount of time you can offer would be greatly appreciated.

Onward to Victory,

John Robitaille

Source: Robitaille for Governor

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Filed Under: 2010 Elections, Republican Candidates and Robitaille for Governor Closed

RI Tea Party: Mr. Kilmartin, Show Us the Millionaires

Posted on October 26, 2010 by The Ocean State Republican

RI Tea Party Asks Mr. Kilmartin to Name the Millionaires

On October 26th, Peter Kilmartin’s campaign published a press release criticizing Erik Wallin for being endorsed by the People’s PAC of the RI Tea Party.

In response, Colleen Conley from the RI Tea Party states that Peter Kilmartin must be doing badly in the polls. Why else would he stoop to such baseless name-calling of the biggest, cleanest, grass-roots citizens’ movement in over a century? Does he feel threatened by a few thousand ordinary citizens? The statements in his press release are an insult to the intelligence of Rhode Islanders.

Of course, to Mr. Kilmartin, the consummate insider politician, restoring our state’s government to fiscal responsibility and making it accountable to the citizens would seem like a radical, right-wing policy. It is true that the RI Tea Party is extremely opposed to the political machine that has dominated our state for decades and driven Rhode Island to the brink of bankruptcy.

It is true that the Tea Party wants to reduce taxes for everyone who pays, including millionaires, as well as for small businesses, sole proprietors, farmers, and wage earners throughout the state (and the nation, too).

It’s a necessary step towards restoring health to our economy by encouraging people to succeed in their careers and businesses and create new jobs.

Since you raised the point, Mr. Kilmartin, could you please produce a list of the millionaires in the RI Tea Party, together with a list of the millionaires in the General Assembly?

The RI Tea Party also wants to reverse the intrusive domination of the state government of nearly every aspect of our local affairs. Your property taxes are so high, and rising, largely due to the mandates forced on our municipalities and school districts by the Democrats in the General Assembly, on behalf of the special interests that sponsor them.

The political machine that has driven Rhode Island into the ditch is desperate to have Mr. Kilmartin as Attorney General. As we have seen with the present Attorney General’s administration over the past eight years, the machine needs a “friend” who will refuse to investigate or prosecute official corruption. Mr. Kilmartin has been a loyal cog in that machine for years.

The Tea Party believes that Rhode Island can have honest government that truly represents our state’s hard-working citizens. All we have to do is vote for the candidates who will represent us, and keep the machine politicians away from powerful posts

For media inquiries please contact Colleen Conley at 585-8766.

Press Release: Rhode Island Tea Party

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Filed Under: 2010 Elections, Republican Candidates and RI Tea Party Closed

Video: King vs. Raimondo General Treasurer’s Debate

Posted on October 22, 2010 by The Ocean State Republican

This week on Newsmakers (WPRI Ch. 12): a debate between candidates for the office of General Treasurer. Democrat Gina Raimondo and Republican Kerry King go head-to-head on issues facing Rhode Island’s next treasurer.

Video: WPRI-TV Ch. 12

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Filed Under: 2010 Elections, Media and Republican Candidates Closed

NRCC: Poll Shows Competitive First District Race

Posted on October 22, 2010 by The Ocean State Republican

The National Republican Congressional Committee released internal polling Friday afternoon that showed the race between Providence Mayor David Cicilline (D) and state Rep. John Loughlin (R) effectively tied…

Among those most likely to vote, Loughlin was ahead 45 percent to 41 percent, according to pollster Gene Ulm, who said the margin of error for this groups exceeds 6 points.

“The message is starting to take hold,” said an excited Loughlin in an interview. “We’re seeing the undecided voters starting to break in our direction.”…

Read More: CQ Politics

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Filed Under: 2010 Elections, Republican Candidates and US House Closed

RIGOP Asks Why Obama Won’t Endorse Caprio

Posted on October 22, 2010 by The Ocean State Republican

RIGOP ASKS OBVIOUS QUESTIONS (The Donkey in the Room?)
WHY WON’T OBAMA ENDORSE CAPRIO?

With President Obama set to come to Rhode Island on Monday to shore up the faltering campaign of leftist Providence Mayor, David Cicilline, there has been quite a buzz in political circles as to why the President hasn’t endorsed his Party’s candidate for Governor.

RIGOP Chairman Giovanni Cicione today asks the Rhode Island Democratic Party the following questions:

Is Obama rewarding Lincoln Chafee, who endorsed the President’s candidacy (while snubbing John McCain who was in Rhode Island the day Chafee announced his support for Obama), by staying out of the race?

Is Obama considering endorsing Chafee as a punishment for Caprio’s dalliances earlier this year with the Republican Party?

Has Caprio asked the President NOT to endorse him because he is trying to look like a responsible conservative instead of a tax hiking liberal?

Will Caprio be campaigning with the President on Monday, standing arm and arm with his Party’s leader and with David Cicilline?

Does Frank Caprio support Obama’s massive spending binge?

“The voters deserve to know,” said RIGOP Chair Giovanni Cicione. “It’s time for the candidates to stand up and let us know who they really are – either they are career politicians playing career politicians games, who look like shape shifting versions of a candidate that attempt to conform to the polling results of the day, or they are leaders like John Robitaille, who present the one and only real version of themselves to the voters.”

Press Release: Rhode Island Republican Party

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Filed Under: 2010 Elections, Press Releases, Republican Party and The Obamessiah Closed

RNC “Fire Pelosi” Bus to Visit RI

Posted on October 22, 2010 by The Ocean State Republican

REPUBLICAN NATIONAL COMMITTEE’S FIRE PELOSI BUS TOUR TO VISIT RHODE ISLAND

RNC Chairman, Michael Steele to Headline Fundraising Event and Victory Rally in Support of RI Republican Candidates

Warwick – RI Republican Party Chairman Giovanni Cicione today announced that RNC Chairman Michael Steele will again visit Rhode Island on October 24 and 25, 2010 to support the RI GOP and Republican candidates for local, state and federal offices. Chairman Steele will be the special guest at a party unity event to be held on Sunday, October 24th in Portsmouth. On Monday, Chairman Steele and the RNC’s Fire Pelosi Bus Tour will hold a Victory Rally at the headquarters of the RI Republican Party. The Victory Rally, which will be open to the public, will begin at 9:30 am on Monday October 25th at the Headquarters of the RI Republican Party, located at 1800 Post Road, in Warwick and all Rhode Islanders are welcome to come and voice their support for common sense solutions in Washington.

“We are thrilled to have the support of the Republican National Committee and to welcome Chairman Steele back to Rhode Island,” stated RI Republican Party Chairman, Giovanni Cicione. “The Fire Pelosi Bus Tour not only will remind Rhode Island voters why it is so important to send our Republican candidates to Congress to fight against the culture of reckless spending in Washington, but also will highlight the strength of our Republican candidates for statewide and local offices who will bring an end to the wasteful spending and the resulting tax increases here in Rhode Island.”

Prior to Election Day, the RNC’s Fire Pelosi Bus Tour will have visited all forty eight states in the Continental U.S. The mission of the bus tour is to get-out-the-vote for Republican candidates in key districts, energize supporters heading into the final days of the election, and bring the Republican message of fiscal responsibility and limited government directly to the voters. The bus is emblazoned with the simple phrase, “Need a Job? Fire Pelosi!”

“The failed policies coming out of Washington, DC perpetuate the high unemployment, skyrocketing debt, and an unprecedented expansion of the federal government that are creating economic uncertainty, preventing job growth and bankrupting our future,” continued Cicione. “The Fire Pelosi Bus Tour will highlight for Rhode Island voters the commonsense alternatives offered by Republican candidates. Rhode Island’s economy continues to flounder and our citizens deserve better,” concluded Cicione. “Rhode Islanders need to know that Republican candidates offer real alternatives to the unchecked spending and higher taxes, at both the state and federal levels that have kept our economy from moving forward.”

During the six week period between September 15 and Election Day, the Fire Pelosi Bus Tour is scheduled to visit more than 100 different cities and to travel more than 14,000 miles from coast to coast. The tour is intended to support local Republican Parties and candidates, as well as efficiently use online efforts to maximize grassroots support. Throughout its journey, the Tour has focused on reaching grassroots supporters and volunteers who are excited about this election and want to put America back on the right track.

Media Advisory: Rhode Island Republican Party

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Filed Under: 2010 Elections, Alerts and Republican Party Closed

RIGOP Fundraiser w/ Michael Steele | Sunday

Posted on October 22, 2010 by The Ocean State Republican

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Filed Under: 2010 Elections, Coming Events and Republican Party Closed

Loughlin vs. Cicilline Televised Debate | Tuesday

Posted on October 19, 2010 by The Ocean State Republican

State Rep. JOHN LOUGHLIN will be having his first televised congressional debate against Cicilline, at the Providence Performing Arts Center (PPAC) on Tuesday night.

If you would like to support John by attending, there are apparently some seats still available. You may use the following link on WPRI’s website to register. The debate will be broadcast live on WPRI Ch. 12 beginning at 7PM. Arrive by 6:30 PM.

Reserve Your Seat Online at WPRI.com

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Filed Under: 2010 Elections, Alerts, Coming Events and US House Closed

New Robitaille for Governor Ad: “Truth”

Posted on October 19, 2010 by The Ocean State Republican

Here is Republican candidate for governor John Robitaille’s excellent new television spot entitled “Truth.”

[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lhTykw58Ua0[/youtube]

Source: Robitaille for Governor

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Filed Under: 2010 Elections, Media and Robitaille for Governor Closed

New GOP Ad: “Where Are The Jobs?”

Posted on October 19, 2010 by The Ocean State Republican

According to the Obama Administration’s own projections, unemployment should now be at roughly seven percent on account of the ‘stimulus,’ but instead it now stands at 9.6 percent. In fact, unemployment is higher than the Obama Administration said it would be if we had not passed the ‘stimulus’ at all.

[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QIBIRcgtiXQ[/youtube]

Source: Pledge to America

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Filed Under: 2010 Elections, Republican Party and The Obamessiah Closed